How to Get a Business Credit Card for Your Startup

Posted on May 15, 2022 By Maria Deneuve

If you are a startup business, one of the things you will need to do is get a business credit card. This can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. In this blog post, we will walk you through the process of getting a business credit card …

Is Genetic Algorithm Useful in the Financial Market?

Posted on May 12, 2022 By Harbourfront Technologies

Genetic algorithm (GA) is a search heuristic that is inspired by Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection. This algorithm mimics the process of natural selection in order to find optimal solutions to a given problem. GA has been used in various fields such as engineering, economics, and finance. In the …

Options Trading Using Econometric Models

Posted on May 9, 2022 By Harbourfront Technologies

In the financial world, time series analysis is frequently used to predict stock prices, interest rates, and currency exchange rates. Econometric models are a type of time series analysis that uses historical data to forecast future asset prices and volatilities. Reference applied the autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) model …

Profitability of a Dispersion Trading Strategy

Posted on May 6, 2022 By Harbourfront Technologies

Dispersion trading is an investment strategy that is used to capitalize on the discrepancies in volatilities between an index and its constituents. The strategy involves buying or selling the index options and simultaneously buying or selling the constituent stocks’ options. This results in a long/short volatility portfolio. Reference provided …

Technical Indicators in Momentum Trading

Posted on May 3, 2022 By Harbourfront Technologies

Technical indicators are mathematical calculations based on historic price, volume, or open interest information that aim to forecast future market behavior. In general, technical analysis focuses on trends and patterns in the price of an underlying instrument such as a stock or commodity. We recently discussed a paper that studied …

Technical Trading During The Pandemic

Posted on April 30, 2022 By Harbourfront Technologies

Many investors use fundamental or technical analysis when making investment decisions, with many only using technical analysis when picking their trades. Many traders use technical indicators to spot potential trading opportunities. Technical indicators are mathematical calculations based on the price, volume, or open interest of an underlying asset. They fall …

Option Pricing Model in Illiquid Markets

Posted on April 27, 2022 By Harbourfront Technologies

Black-Scholes-Merton (BSM) is an option pricing model for valuing European options. It was developed in the 1970s by Fisher Black, Myron Scholes, and Robert Merton, of whom two were awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 1997 for their work. The BSM model has become one of the most …

Profitability of Futures Calendar Spread Trading

Posted on April 24, 2022 By Harbourfront Technologies

Futures spread trading is a type of trading in which two different futures contracts are bought and sold at the same time, with the aim of profiting from the price difference between the two contracts. If the futures contracts are on the same underlying asset, then the spread is referred …

Debt/Equity Ratio: Calculator, Example

Posted on April 22, 2022 By Harbourfront Technologies

We have already covered the debt/equity ratio formula in detail before. However, you should also know what it is and how to use it. In this article, we will discuss this ratio with the help of concrete examples. What is the Debt/Equity Ratio? The debt/equity ratio compares the different elements …

Statistical Arbitrage in the Foreign Exchange Market

Posted on April 21, 2022 By Harbourfront Technologies

One of the most important steps in developing a profitable statistical arbitrage trading strategy is choosing the right pairs of stocks to trade. This can be a difficult and time-consuming process, but it is essential in order to find pairs that are likely to produce profitable results. There are a …